Couch to 5k- We do run run run, we do run run!

Well done watching

What time is the party starting to night? think your going to need to dull any ankle twinges.

Will you let me join you? I've done w9r1 and 2. r3 looks like Sunday, unless I get the stupid list of jobs to do before visitors arrive done really quickly, in which case I'll run tonight!

Very envious Penny. Enjoy.

Well done Ellie. Yep, the whole point seems to be it is set up to know when you should be ready to push yourself that little big harder.

Lizzie the stretch I find really helps is standing on one leg, and bring the other heal right up to your bum. I'd suggest moving on, but if your really down to the last few seconds, can you keep going? Or, do you need to slow the runnign down a tiny bit, so you can get to the end? Someone on the old thread told me it doesn't matter if you run slower than you walk, it is a different movement, and you should run, however slowly it needs to be to get you to the end of the time.

W1r3 complete!! I was lying in bed debating whether to go or leave it til later and then heard thunder. Decided to go to the gym and do it on the treadmill instead. It did feel a bit easier but I must have been going slightly slower because I didn't go quite as far (but not significantly different). Feeling amazing! Also felt like I had more to give to ready to gear it up slightly next week (which I guess is the point?!)

Ellie xXx

Hope the ankle isn't too serious...

Yay well done watchingout and

It didn't rain and I've finished the program I treated myself to a new off-road route which I have been saving for this occasion. If you saw Top Gear last Sunday, the bit with the caravans where they took them through a ford - I ran that this morning

Just coming to the very end of the drove I was shouting in my head "yay! I've run the entire drove road" and twisted my ankle told you I was clumsy. Really cross with myself but told myself it was shock, not pain, and ran on to finish my full 5 k. Think it was about 32 mins as I had to double back and forth in front of the house to get the magic number 5 to come up on screen!

Thank you all for inspiration, advice and encouragement - kept me going through it all Now where's the ?

Just googled the stretches for you here
I've never done the lying down ones, so learnt something new this morning I also can't find the shin one quickly but it was linked up thread

Now to get my kit on for my first ever run in rain...

Hi ladies, it seems that you are all out there getting some running done. My wi-fi connection has been sporadic in the last few days, but lots of you are out there running.
I ran on a treadmill tonight for the first time, did 3.1miles in just about 33mins, but it was very hot even in the Air Con. I quite like the treadmill, I can see it is a bit easier but you can set little pace challenges for yourself. I can see it being good for interval training. Glad I had my iPod though or it might have got boring.
Next run will be mine and DS's 'parkrun' on a stretch on of the South Carolina coast.
I've spotted a running shop close to our current hotel and it's a tax free weekend - might just have to take a peek.

Well, I'll think of you doing your graduation run watching ,when I set out tomorrow morning - that will inspire me some more! I hope you enjoy it.

Oh thank you watchingout ,I was hoping someone would say keep going! I have been trying to stretch but have no ideas how to do it properly, just been randomly lunging about! So your advice is really helpful.

I'm can't believe how much I'm enjoying it! I've never been sporty, I can't believe it's me doing it. I'm in awe of those of you who are in the later weeks, and found Broodzilla's earlier post really motivating.

I've found my next challenge I was kicking myself that I hadn't done a Race for Life this year (ok, or last year, or the year before...) but I looked last night and there is going to be a Twilight one near me on a nice flat course in October

I'm hoping to get a team from work together, but if not, then sod it, I shall go by myself! So now I have to keep running and not let the last nine weeks go to waste.

Graduation run tomorrow morning....

Dingle - don't beat yourself up - you did 5k!! And everyone can have an "off" day. Sounds like you could maybe do with lots of water or wine.

welcome Lizzie! Congratulations on starting. A few seconds doesn't count, well not to me I'd keep onto the next stage. The whole program is designed to keep taxing you a little bit more each time. Are you stretching lots when you finish? If you are running on the road (as opposed to a treadmill) it's really good to stretch the front of your lower leg by bending your knee and pushing the toe of your trainer into the ground. Not sure if I've described that very well - help me someone! It's good for the shins anyway

Hi there- I've just started and am on W1 run 3, and am really enjoying it. Could I just ask for some advice, please? I have no level of fitness whatsoever, so please bear with me, I'm a bit embarassed about my questions
Firstly, I found today that I was not quite able to run for the last few seconds of each run - would it be better to repeat this run until I can do it comfortably, or should I plow on with the next one?

Secondly, my little stumpy legs are v stiff and sore - is it OK to keep going and run wobble it off, or should I rest them for a day? I'm also cycling in the afternoons with my DS, but weirdly this doesn't hurt.

Dingle how have you failed? You ran for well over 30 mins??? 30mins was the target at the start of the C25k? Sounds like a pass to me.

I decided w9r2 I was going to go faster - I've been able to pick up the pace for the final few mins of the last few runs, so I went faster, and slowed to a walk for 10 paces occasionally. I covered an extra half km nearly, but some of it was walking.

The car when I started it this evening said 43 deg. I'm sure some of that was where it was parked, but its been hot, and the air heavy today.

Got guests this weekend, so not sure if I'll be able to get out before Sun. Shall we finish this together?

Oh dear, w9r1 and it was a disaster! I didn't feel right to start with and only managed to plod for 15 mins before I had to notch it down to 4.8mph. I was just so hot and heady, felt quite sicky too. I kept going to 38 mins and managed the 3.1 miles...but feel that I have failed for the first time.

Antoinette: I think an incline of 1 mimics running outside, approximately; I would recommend 1.5 from my old treadmill days.. Funnily I only run outside now but plan to start doing one run a week n the TM because it is so eerily flat around me!

Hello everyone. I've posted on other c25k threads before but not here. I've had 2.5 weeks off running and don't see me being able to do it until I'm on holiday next week so this is virtual running by proxy reading the posts.

Dingle, I was I inspired by your post to join in because the exact same thing has happened to me. I've always had rubbish nails but they've been amazing since about three months into it. (Started in Feb). It was before the sun arrived too so can't explain it that way. Long may it last (as long as I actually get back out running soon!).

Right, next time I'm at the gym, incline it is!

I have to admit I did put it on a incline (weeny one ) when I did mine.

I run on the treadmill (I am lucky enough to have one at home) but set it on an incline to mimic running outdoors as much as possible.

My plan is to complete C25K on the treadmill, and then start to venture outdoors as my next challenge.

I don't see it as cheating, just different. It is a bit boring though, and being at home I don't even have TV as a distraction, just music.

Will tackle W7R1 tonight or tomorrow. I am still a little bit stiff around the hips from my W6R3 exertions the other day.

Hello been in chicken pox purdah so no time to run or post will catch up soon

Its not cheating, but the "ground" is much more even, and usually flat unless you put an incline on!
You are running for the time, and covering more disatance. Some outdoor runs will do less distance, but have the odd hill. Its just different!